# Den for Readers — Comfy Feed Browsing

> Modern, functional news aggregator with broadsheet layouts and cloud sync. (iPhone/iPad app by Garrett Johnson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/den-for-readers/id1528917651 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Garrett Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437349438)
- Category: News, Utilities
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 27.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2020-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-11-13
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/den-for-readers/id1528917651/reviews.md

## What is Den for Readers?

Den is a feed reader for following the web on your own terms. Subscribe to RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds from the sites you care about, organize them into folders, and catch up in one focused inbox instead of a dozen scattered tabs. Your library syncs privately through iCloud, so everything stays in step across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Den keeps reading comfortable as your library grows. Skim headlines, open articles in the built-in web viewer, or switch to Reader mode to clear away page clutter. Explore stories by topic, and create rules to flag, mark as read, or trash incoming articles automatically. Relevance scoring brings promising stories forward, while junk filtering gets distractions out of the way. You can even translate feeds written in other languages. Filtering, scoring, and translation all happen on device, keeping your reading habits private.

Den is built from the ground up to feel at home on iPhone and iPad. Text scales with Dynamic Type, and widgets keep new articles close at hand on your Home Screen. Find stories through Spotlight, automate your library with Shortcuts, and discover feeds as you browse with the Safari extension. Standard OPML import and export keeps your subscriptions portable.

Explore Feeds and Analyst use Apple Intelligence through Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Article summaries use Apple Intelligence on device. These features require a compatible device with Apple Intelligence enabled and ready; availability varies by language and region. Explore Feeds and Analyst also require internet access and are subject to Apple’s service availability and usage limits. AI-generated results can contain errors; check the original sources. Reading articles, adding feeds by URL, and importing OPML work without Apple Intelligence.

Terms of Use: https://den.io/terms-of-use/
Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Cloud Sync across devices
- Wide format support (RSS, Atom, JSON)
- Import & Export OPML files
- Reader Mode for distraction-free reading
- Trending topics discovery
- Bookmarks for saving articles
- Web extension for feed discovery

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Deluxe | $4.99 | per year |


## Chart rankings

- #68 in Top Paid · News (US App Store)

## Is Den for Readers safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Den for Readers.

## Is Den for Readers legit?

Den for Readers appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Den for Readers is 83 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/den-for-readers/id1528917651/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thumbs up

*2024-10-10*

I like it a lot. Clean interface. Does as it’s supposed to do. Ad blocking support, great addition.

### 5/5 — Pretty Good! Edit: Excellent now!

*2024-06-26*

I don't really have much complaints apart from the app being pretty laggy on MacOS when you have multiple feeds in a page. This app is affordable and has all the basic features needed for an rss reader.

Edit 6/26/24: The app is no longer laggy on MacOS!

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review! I’m always working on performance so look out for improvements in the future.

### 5/5 — Worthy

*2024-05-30*

A great Mac app. 
This one is a keeper. Great viewing options. Lightweight and sync options
Private!!!

### 4/5 — Pretty Good!

*2024-05-14*

I don't really have much complaints apart from the app being pretty laggy on MacOS when you have multiple feeds in a page. This app is affordable and has all the basic features needed for an rss reader.

**Developer response:** Thank you for the review! I’m always working on performance so look out for improvements in the future.

### 4/5 — Almost perfect!

*2024-04-19*

If you could make the article opening a little faster and not cause a flash and overall just appear seamless like NetNewsWire does, that’d be great. Apart from that, making the interface more intuitive and stable is about the end of my wish list. Great app 4/5! Edit: Update 1.24.0 has an issue where if you mark an article as read then hit refresh it would mark it unread.

### 4/5 — Unable to sort articles

*2024-03-22*

No option to select First-to-Last and Last-to-First in list

### 5/5 — Bug: unable to delete feed that had wrong URL

*2024-02-20*

I don’t know if I entered the feed URL in wrong or their server is down, but I have a feed with a 403 forbidden error that is named “Untitled”. I am unable to find a way to delete the feed because with others you can click the arrow drop down to the right of the title and delete, but not this one

**Developer response:** Thank you for reporting! A fix will be going out very soon. Until then, you could work around it by using the Organizer view to delete the bad feed.

### 4/5 — Almost perfect!

*2024-02-09*

If you could make the article opening a little faster and not cause a flash and overall just appear seamless like NetNewsWire does, that’d be great. Apart from that, making the interface more intuitive and stable is about the end of my wish list. Great app 4/5!

### 5/5 — Great visual take on RSS

*2022-10-19*

So many feed readers have the familiar three-column interface like Mail.app.  That kind of layout has never worked for me for RSS, and I prefer something more visual.  Den has a grid view that shows the item, a summary and the feed icon; so at a glance i have all the info. I want front and center. It's a great app for anyone that prefers a more visual approach to feed reading.

### 2/5 — You can easily see the potential but it crashes incessantly

*2022-08-25*

IMPORTANT NOTE: This would be a 3 or 4 stars rating at minimum if the app was not repeatedly crashing. I will gladly update my review with additional stars when it is fixed.

The Good:
I love the layout of this app. I love that you can make custom pages and see so many RSS feeds and articles at once. I love the trends functionality. I like the history functionality and to be able to save it forever and the security feature is cool and unique as well, although I'm not sure what it does. 

The Bad:
This app desperately needs bookmarking and tags. And more customizations and functionalities. I'm actually not even sure if it has bookmarking functionality or not, which leads me to my next point....

The Ugly:
This app crashes when you try to do most anything. It worked okay at first and after a minute or two just bombed and then wouldn't stop crashing virtually upon opening the app.

## Frequently asked questions about Den for Readers

### What is Den for RSS?

Den for RSS is a news aggregator designed for simplicity and functionality. It allows users to browse RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds with a modern, broadsheet-style interface, making it easy to discover and compare articles.

### Does Den for RSS have ads?

No, Den for RSS offers an ad-free experience. It includes a blocklist feature to prevent ads and other unwanted content from appearing in your feeds.

### How much does Den for RSS cost?

Den for RSS is a paid application, priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all its features without ongoing subscription fees.

### Can I sync my feeds across devices with Den for RSS?

Yes, Den for RSS features cloud sync, allowing you to seamlessly access your feeds, history, and settings across all your supported devices without needing to create an extra account.

### What devices is Den for RSS available on?

Den for RSS is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, offering a consistent experience across Apple's ecosystem.

### How often is Den for RSS updated?

The latest version, 1.26.5, was released on January 21, 2025. This indicates a relatively active development cycle, with updates likely occurring periodically to improve functionality and compatibility.

### What is the age rating for Den for RSS?

Den for RSS has an age rating of 17+. This rating is typically associated with apps that may contain mature themes or content not suitable for younger audiences.

### Can I import my existing feeds into Den for RSS?

Yes, Den for RSS supports importing and exporting feeds using standard OPML files. This makes it easy to back up your current feed subscriptions or migrate them from another service.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-11-12

Den has been rebuilt from the ground up for version 2.0. It's a pivot away from the made-for-skimming-dashboard approach towards being a more comprehensive and reliable utility.

### 1.26.5 — 2025-01-21

Den 1.26.5 includes minor improvements and bug fixes.

- Fixed OPML import issue with top level feeds
- Fixed issue that could cause missing icons for some Atom feeds

### 1.26.4 — 2024-10-12

Den 1.26.4 includes minor performance improvements.

### 1.26.3 — 2024-10-07

Den 1.26.3 includes minor improvements and bug fixes.

- Fixed new feed dialog not defaulting to current folder when opened from a new, empty, folder.
- Fixed widget rendering with custom Home Screen tint.

### 1.26.2 — 2024-10-03

Den 1.26.2 includes minor enhancements and bug fixes.

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